How To Fix WGDS_ENH105 - Choose a characteristics profile to get variant-creating characteristics

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WGDS_ENH -

• Message number: 105

• Message text: Choose a characteristics profile to get variant-creating characteristics

What causes this issue?

The merchandise category &V1& does not provide any variant-creating
characteristics. A generic article can be created only if at least one
variant-creating characteristic is available.

System Response

As long as no variant-creating characteristic is available<(>,<)> you
cannot enter any characteristic values for the new variants.

How to fix this error?

There are characteristics profiles assigned to this merchandise category
that provide at least one variant-creating characteristic. Choose one of
these characteristics profiles.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message WGDS_ENH105 - Choose a characteristics profile to get variant-creating characteristics ?

  Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation for the SAP error message WGDS_ENH105: "Choose a characteristics profile to get variant-creating characteristics":
  
  Error Message:
  WGDS_ENH105 – Choose a characteristics profile to get variant-creating characteristics
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs in SAP when you are working with variant configuration or classification in the context of characteristics profiles and the system expects you to select or assign a characteristics profile to retrieve the variant-creating characteristics.
  
  The system is unable to determine which characteristics profile to use.
  This typically happens when you try to create or maintain a variant configuration but have not specified or assigned the relevant characteristics profile.
  The characteristics profile contains a predefined set of characteristics that are used to create variants.
  Without selecting a profile, the system cannot identify which characteristics should be used for variant creation.
  
  
  When does it occur?
  
  During variant configuration in SAP Variant Configuration (LO-VC).
  When working with classification and characteristics in material master or BOM.
  When using characteristics profiles to group characteristics for variant creation.
  Possibly during configuration of configurable materials or when using variant configuration in sales order processing.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Assign a Characteristics Profile:
  
  Go to the relevant configuration or classification transaction.
  Assign or select the appropriate characteristics profile that contains the variant-creating characteristics.
  Characteristics profiles are maintained in transaction CT04 (Characteristics) and profiles themselves can be managed in CT04 or related customizing.
  
  
  
  Check Variant Configuration Setup:
  
  Verify that the material or object you are configuring has a characteristics profile assigned.
  In the material master (MM02), check the Classification tab to ensure the characteristics profile is assigned.
  
  
  
  Maintain Characteristics Profile:
  
  If no characteristics profile exists, create one that groups the necessary characteristics.
  Use transaction CT04 to create and maintain characteristics.
  Use transaction CT04 or CL24N to assign characteristics to profiles.
  
  
  
  Check Customizing:
  
  In SPRO, under Logistics - General > Variant Configuration > Basic Settings > Characteristics Profiles, verify the profiles and their assignment.
  
  
  
  Use Correct Transaction:
  
  When creating or editing variants, ensure you are using the correct transaction or screen that allows selection of characteristics profiles.
  
  
  
  
  Additional Information:
  
  Characteristics Profile: A collection of characteristics grouped together to simplify variant creation and classification.
  Variant-creating Characteristics: Characteristics that influence the creation of different product variants.
  Transactions to Know:
  
  CT04 – Create/Change Characteristics
  CL24N – Characteristics Profiles
  CU50 – Characteristics Profiles (variant configuration)
  CU41 – Create Variant
  MM02 – Change Material Master (Classification tab)
  
  
  Related SAP Notes: Check SAP OSS notes for any known issues related to WGDS_ENH105.
  User Roles: Ensure the user has authorization to maintain characteristics profiles and variant configuration.
  
  
  Summary:
  
  
  
  Aspect
  Description
  
  
  
  
  Cause
  No characteristics profile selected or assigned, so system cannot find variant-creating characteristics.
  
  
  Solution
  Assign or select the appropriate characteristics profile containing variant-creating characteristics.
  
  
  Where to fix
  Material master classification, variant configuration setup, characteristics profile maintenance.
  
  
  Transactions
  CT04, CL24N, CU50, CU41, MM02
  
  
  
  
  If you provide more context (e.g., transaction you are using, process step), I can give more tailored guidance.